This is the Owners Operators Maintenance Manual for Ford tractors model 231, 335, 420, 515, 531, 532, and 535. It is a comprehensive 80-page, 10-section manual that covers all the necessary information for owning, operating, and maintaining this equipment.
When used correctly, this manual can assist both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts in the proper break-in, daily care, and operation of Ford Industrial tractors. It contains specific information on features, available attachments, instructions for making minor repairs and adjustments, safety precautions, general specifications, suggested operating techniques, as well as the pre-delivery and 50-hour checklists.
The manual is divided into 6 main sections, each indexed for fast and easy referencing. These sections cover different areas of the machine:
Safety Precautions
Controls and Instruments
Seat, light, and engine controls
Brake controls
Manual shift and power reversing transmission and P.T.O. controls
Hydraulic lift system controls
Operation
Break-in procedures
Starting and stopping the engine
Operating the manual shift and power reversing transmission and P.T.O. (PTO, Power Take Off)
Towing the tractor
Operating differential lock
Operating hydraulic lift system
Lift linkage and drawbar
Wheel tread settings
Tractor weighting
Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubrication and maintenance chart
Fuels and lubricants
Fuel and lubricant service procedures
General maintenance
Tractor storage
Accessories
Specifications
Pre-Delivery and 50-Hour Service
The manual also includes easy-to-read exploded views to facilitate safe operation, easy component identification, careful disassembly, accurate adjustments, and correct routine maintenance repairs for Ford 231, 335, 420, 515, 531, 532, and 535 industrial tractors. All sections are neatly organized in Adobe Acrobat, and the entire document is scalable to several times normal size. It contains numerous illustrations, specifications, pictures, step-by-step maintenance and operation instructions, and more.
This digital manual is identical to the paper version made for this equipment, with the added convenience of instant access. It can be zoomed, printed, saved, and viewed in popular Adobe format, which is compatible with most computers. Upon purchase, the manual is immediately accessible via a provided link in the email, allowing for easy viewing, printing, and saving for future use.
About Ford Tractors:
The history of Ford Tractors dates back to Henry Ford, who began experimenting with gasoline engines around 1890. In 1907, Henry built his first experimental work tractor and eventually mass-produced tractors under the name Fordson. Over the years, Ford has continued to be a leading manufacturer in the industry, producing various models of tractors.
The Early Tractors:
The Ford model 9N tractor, introduced in mid-year 1939, was a joint venture between Henry Ford and Harry Ferguson. This collaboration led to the development of the 3-point hitch and hydraulic system. Subsequent models such as the 2N, 8N, Golden Jubilee NAA, hundred series tractors (600, 700, 800, 900), one hundred and one series tractors (501, 601, 701, 801, 901), and thousand series tractors (2000, 4000, 6000) marked significant advancements in Ford tractor history, with improvements in horsepower, design, and features.
These models were equipped with various engine types and offered in different styles to cater to agricultural needs, including row crop, offset, utility, orchard, light industrial, low center of gravity (LCG), and heavy-duty industrial tractors.
